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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia board members are elected by ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia members for one- and two-year terms. Typically, future board members express interest in serving through member surveys, at events, and through discussions with current board members. We always encourage and appreciate member input during nominations and elections. Eligible members are encouraged to take on leadership and leadership-elect positions and are supported in their leadership development.

What does ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia do?

As a branch of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½, the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia mission echoes that of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½: "to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity."

We support our mission through the following activities:

• Providing free regional networking events for our members at least four times each year.
• Providing free Continuing Education (CE) opportunities for our members at least four times each year.
• Organizing grassroots legislative action projects advocating for the counseling profession.
• Organizing events and developing public service announcements to increase public awareness of the counseling profession. 

How can ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia benefit me? 

Members of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½receive the benefits of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia for free! If you reside in Georgia and are a member of ACA, you are automatically an ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia member and pay no additional dues. As an ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia member, you have access to free, interesting, and unique events; CEs; networking opportunities; and assistance with learning about advocacy and helping to move the profession forward. In addition, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of Georgia offers members a wide range of leadership opportunities.